Kayseri Silk Prayer Rug with Tree of Life Motif
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A small Kayseri silk on silk prayer rug, 20th century, the fine silk rug, depicting a central tree of life and bird motif, within a mihrab cartouche. 140 cm x 93 cm
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- Mihrab - A mihrab is a conventional motif in Islamic rugs based on a prayer niche or mosque arch, which can be almost realistic or extremely abstract. It is the basic design element in the prayer rug.
- Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.
In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.
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